Chocolate Reese’s Cake

A decadent cake packed with peanut butter and chocolate flavors.

By @chelsweets

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 Reese’s candies (amount not specified)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
3. Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add 1 cup of boiling water to the batter, mixing slowly until smooth. The batter will be thin.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the frosting, beat together 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, and 4 cups of powdered sugar until smooth.
9. Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
10. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then repeat with remaining layers. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with Reese’s candies (amount not specified).